House Passes Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 912), which now has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. This Act would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to make flight attendants and flight crewmembers FMLA eligible if, during the twelve-month period preceding the leave, they were paid for or worked: (1) at least 60% of their full-time schedule and (2) a minimum of 504 hours. The House passed similar legislation in 2008; however, the Senate did not act on it before Congress adjourned.

It is not clear at this time whether the Senate will pass the Act this year. We will continue to keep you updated on the status of this legislation.